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AP source: College Football Playoff to expand to 12 by 2026

The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted Friday to expand the postseason model for determining…

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Stacked: SEC QB talent goes well beyond Young, Bennett

The Southeastern Conference has a national championship quarterback, a Heisman Trophy winner and a collection of promising passers…

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SEC: Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M in hunt for national title

The rest of the Southeastern Conference isn’t about to throw a pity party for Alabama and Georgia, no…

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Alabama gives Saban new 8-year, $93.6 million deal

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing…

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AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

Alabama stars Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. are among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected…

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Braves’ new contracts set them up for long-term success

ATLANTA — Hey, Braves fans, hope you like the core of your team. You’re gonna be cheering them…

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No. 1 Alabama tops preseason AP Top 25

With two of the best players in the country leading the way — and a championship game loss…

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Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

LOS ANGELES — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while…

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Bill Russell, NBA star and civil rights pioneer, dies at 88

BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way sports are…

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Harsin emboldened by players’ support, says Auburn has unity

ATLANTA — Auburn coach Bryan Harsin took on what he called “the gorilla in the room” when he…